Ronnie G. Ford

Ronnie G. Ford, 73 of Glenridge, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.He was born September 8, 1942 in Manila, Arkansas, son of Ralph Ford and Dortha (Dunigan) Ford. He married Winifred Ann (Richey) on October 31, 1984 and she survives in Glenridge. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by three sons: Ronnie L. Ford and wife Angela of Centralia, Donnie G. Ford and wife April of Walnut Hill and Danny J. Baldwin and wife Charity of Florida; three step-daughters: Robin Sermons and husband James of Glenridge, Debbie Day and friend John Bradley of Sandoval, and Barbara Day Acevedo and husband Jose of Springfield, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way; two sisters: Donna Cunningham and husband Gary of Gillette, Wyoming and Brenda Bowen of Davenport, FL; several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Roy Bowen.Ronnie served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW and Centralia Moose Lodge #223. He was the Past President of the Bears Club in Centralia. For many years he was an over the road truck driver. He drove locally for Buske Truckline, Beelman, Henderson, and Liquid Transport of Centralia. He retired from truck driving in 2000. Ronnie and his wife Winifred were owner and operators of the Midway Tavern in Glenridge. He enjoyed playing golf. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.Funeral Services for Ronnie G. Ford will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Mackie Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park of Centralia in the Garden Of Honor Veterans Section. Military Honors will be accorded at the gravesite by the American Legion Post #446 and the VFW Post #2055. Visitation will be held Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Centralia American Legion Post #446 or the VFW Post 2055 and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Ronnie G. Ford

September 8, 1942 - February 26, 2016